two times

Thân thiện

The price increased two times last year.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • By a factor of two; to double the amount or degree: Indicates that something is multiplied by two or occurs with twice the intensity, frequency, or magnitude.

Usage

• The adverb "two times" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to express a doubling of the base amount, rate, or degree. It is synonymous with "twice" or "twofold."
• It is often used in comparative contexts, especially with measurements, increases, decreases, or repetitions.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • The company's profits grew two times over the quarter. (The profits doubled.)
  • This new model is two times more efficient than the old one. (It has double the efficiency.)
  • He checked the calculations two times to ensure accuracy. (He checked them twice.)

Advanced Usage

• In mathematical or statistical contexts: "Two times" can specify a precise multiplier.
  • The experimental group showed a two times greater response rate.
• Emphatic comparison: Used for strong emphasis in informal comparisons.
  • She is two times as determined as anyone else on the team.

Variants and Related Words

• Twice (adv): On two occasions or in two instances; two times. Often used interchangeably in many contexts.
  • I called you twice yesterday.
• Twofold (adj/adv): Double; consisting of two parts or aspects. As an adverb, it means "by a factor of two."
  • a twofold increase (adj); The investment increased twofold. (adv)
• Double (adj/verb/noun): As a verb, it means to make or become twice as much.
  • We need to double our efforts. (verb)

Synonyms

• Twice
• Double (when used as an adverb in specific constructions, e.g., "The size doubled.")
• Twofold (as an adverb)

Related Phrases

• Two times over: For added emphasis on the completeness of the doubling.
  • They repaid the kindness two times over.
• Multiplied by two: A more formal or mathematical phrasing.
  • The value was multiplied by two.

Notes on Usage

• In everyday English, "twice" is more common than "two times" for simple frequency (e.g., ). "Two times" can sound slightly more formal or emphatic.
• "Two times" is perfectly grammatical and clear, especially when precision or emphasis is needed, or when "twice" might be less common in the specific phrasing (e.g., ).

Học thuật

Adverb

1. by a factor of two
   • the price increased twofold last year

Từ đồng nghĩa

• twofold